Comparison

Proverb Provider vs Shru

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Proverb Provider

Receive daily Proverbs directly to your device's widget. Customize widget colors and choose from eight different Bible versions. Includes a manual refresh option to discover new wisdom.

Highlights
  • Daily Proverbs widget
  • Customizable widget colors
  • Eight Bible versions
  • Manual refresh option
  • Automatic delivery
Features
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How about an easy way to glance at today's Proverbs? Just install this app & widget. That's it. The app will do all the work for you - delivering Proverbs on a regular basis right to the widget. Of course, if you want to color co-ordinate the widget's background and text, there is a vibrant array of colors to select from. Eight different versions of Proverbs are included: KJV, NKJ, ESV, NASB95, NIV, YLT, NLT & CSB. And just because, there is a manual "refresh" button to get a new Proverb. Proverb Provider is a simple way to renew your mind & increase your wisdom.

About

Shru

Features
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FROM SANSKRIT श्रु (śru) — “TO HEAR, TO LISTEN, TO LEARN” Shru — Daily Gita & Stoic Wisdom Shru helps you read, listen, reflect, and learn from the world’s greatest wisdom texts — including the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Hanuman Chalisa, Enchiridion, and more. Whether you are exploring Hindu philosophy, Stoicism, Sanskrit texts, Tamil classics, or simply looking for a daily wisdom practice, Shru gives you one calm place to learn and reflect. DAILY VERSE Start each day with a verse from your chosen text. Read Sanskrit with transliteration, word-by-word meaning, commentary, and a practical life application. AI MENTOR Ask questions and get answers grounded in the text. Explore the Gita, Yoga Sutras, Stoicism, and more with a personal wisdom guide available anytime. AUDIO RECITATION Listen to verses in their original language. Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, and more — perfect for meditation, commuting, or winding down. INTERACTIVE WISDOM STORIES Apply ancient teachings to modern life. Explore real-world dilemmas around work, relationships, pressure, purpose, and decision-making. QUIZZES & RETENTION Remember what you learn with adaptive quizzes, meaning match, verse fit, true/false questions, and spaced repetition. REFLECTION JOURNAL Write, reflect, and grow with guided prompts tied to each verse and teaching. TEXTS INCLUDED • Bhagavad Gita • Yoga Sutras of Patanjali • Meditations — Marcus Aurelius • Hanuman Chalisa • Tirukkural — Thiruvalluvar • Enchiridion — Epictetus More texts added every season. FREE TO START Read every verse, take unlimited quizzes, and chat with the AI Mentor with 3 free messages per day. Upgrade for audio recitation, unlimited AI Mentor, interactive stories, and offline downloads. Shru brings timeless wisdom into your daily life — one verse, one reflection, one practice at a time. Ancient wisdom. Daily practice. Start today. • Shru Premium Monthly — $3.99 • Shru Premium Yearly — $29.99 Terms of Use: https://www.shru.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.shru.app/privacy

Screenshots

Proverb Provider4 screens
Shru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shru at 15.1 against Proverb Provider's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Proverb Provider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shru sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Proverb Provider versus Shru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProverb ProviderShru
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Sky Appware, LLCBasavaraj Hiremath

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Proverb Provider

One-time1
  • Proverb Provider App Purchase$1.99
2 purchases

Shru

Subscriptions2
  • Shru Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Shru Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Proverb Provider free?
Proverb Provider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shru free?
Shru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Proverb Provider or Shru have ads?
Neither Proverb Provider nor Shru shows ads.

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